Cve-2018-25301 — CraftedSignal Threat Feedhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/cve-2018-25301/Trending threats, MITRE ATT&CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.Hugoenhello@craftedsignal.iohello@craftedsignal.ioWed, 29 Apr 2026 20:16:25 +0000Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 SEH Buffer Overflowhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-easy-mpeg-seh-overflow/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:16:25 +0000hello@craftedsignal.iohttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-easy-mpeg-seh-overflow/Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 contains a structured exception handling (SEH) local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious username string.Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 is vulnerable to a structured exception handling (SEH) local buffer overflow. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system. The vulnerability can be triggered by supplying a malicious username string to the application. The attacker exploits this vulnerability by overwriting the SEH handler, redirecting execution flow to attacker-controlled shellcode, which can then execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability exists due to insufficient bounds checking when handling user-supplied data, specifically the username. Successful exploitation allows for arbitrary code execution within the context of the application.

Attack Chain

  1. The attacker crafts a malicious input string designed to trigger a buffer overflow in Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11.
  2. The malicious string includes junk data to fill the buffer, SEH chain pointers to control the exception handling process, and shellcode containing the attacker’s desired commands.
  3. The attacker provides the crafted input as a username during application execution, likely via a configuration file or command-line argument.
  4. The application’s vulnerable code attempts to copy the attacker-controlled username into a fixed-size buffer without proper bounds checking.
  5. The buffer overflows, overwriting the SEH handler with the attacker-controlled SEH chain pointers.
  6. An exception is triggered within the application due to the buffer overflow, causing the SEH handler to be invoked.
  7. The overwritten SEH handler redirects execution to the attacker’s shellcode.
  8. The shellcode executes arbitrary commands, such as launching calc.exe, giving the attacker control over the system.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11. This can lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or denial of service. While there is no mention of the number of victims or specific sectors targeted in the provided document, the high CVSS score (8.4) indicates a significant risk. The impact would allow lateral movement and further compromise.

Recommendation

  • Block execution of Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11 if it is not a required application.
  • Monitor process creations for unusual processes originating from Easy MPEG to DVD Burner using the process creation rule below.
  • Monitor for unexpected process execution, such as calc.exe (mentioned in the advisory), following the execution of Easy MPEG to DVD Burner 1.7.11.
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